The May 2021 Waitaha Canterbury flood was classified as a ‘one in 200-year' event, with some of the highest river flows we have ever recorded. It resulted in significant loss and damage to our...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/improved-resilience-for-river-flow-monitoring-systemsUnderstand your property’s flood risk. Learn how to request a flood hazard assessment and get accurate flood information for your area. A significant portion of the Waitaha region is at risk
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/property-information/flood-hazard-assessmentsA new bus stop in Woodend will strengthen the connection between Ravenswood residents and their use of Metro services. Route 95 Waikuku and Pegasus/City and Route 97 Rangiora/Pegasus are now picking
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/routes-95-and-97-now-stop-at-ravenswood-boosting-woodend-connectionsAcross the region, we manage flood protection and drainage assets valued at $850 million (2024) to help keep communities safe. To safeguard these assets, we have bylaws and rules in place to enable us...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/flood-protection-and-community-resilience/permissions-to-work-near-flood-protection-assetsWe’re calling on Waitaha Canterbury residents to take part in the Great Willowherb Hunt — a summer campaign to track down one of the region’s most aggressive wetland invaders. Anyone who reports...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/join-our-great-willowherb-huntWinter weather has settled in, and as Cantabrians crank up their wood burners, we start to see high-pollution days in many of the areas we monitor. This winter season, we’ve already seen breaches
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/canterburys-high-pollution-days-climb-as-temperatures-dropWe are teaming up with the University of Canterbury (UC) to tackle some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. Both Waitaha/Canterbury institutions are using science to support
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/teaming-up-with-university-of-canterbury-for-the-environmentWinter grazing flyovers over the past two years have proved how far Canterbury farmers have come in implementing best practices. This year, we’ll be flying in the Selwyn and Ashburton districts. Third...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/pre-grazing-flights-to-take-place-in-central-canterburyMore than 4000 native plants have been planted along the Ohapi Creek waterway to help safeguard the water quality of the creek and improve the habitat for native species, as part of the partnership
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/orari-temuka-opihi-pareroa/native-planting-boosts-orari-springwater-creekStunning lakes, blue skies, and… thousands of visitors! With summer tourism set to boom in Mackenzie and Waitaki, Love Our Lakes is back to remind holidaymakers that we’re all responsible for taking...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/love-our-lakes-protecting-mackenzie-and-waitaki-waterways-as-visitor-numbers-set-to-climb